Paul Sanchez
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program that provides monthly payments to people with disabilities, blindness, or older adults aged 65 or above with little to no income or resources. To maintain eligibility for SSI, it is essential to promptly report any changes in address, living arrangements, income, marital status, citizenship, or other benefits received. Reporting can be done online through the my Social Security account, and it is recommended to report within the first 6 to 10 days of the month to ensure accurate and timely benefit payments.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| What to report | Change of address |
| Change in living arrangements | |
| Change in earned and unearned income | |
| Change in resources | |
| Death of spouse or anyone in the household | |
| Change in marital status | |
| Change in citizenship or immigration status | |
| Change in help with living expenses from friends or relatives | |
| Eligibility for other benefits or payments | |
| Admission to or discharge from an institution | |
| Any change in your work or Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) expenses | |
| When to report | As soon as possible and no later than 10 days after the end of the month in which the change occurred |
| Where to report | Online using your personal my Social Security account |
| SSI Wage Reporting | |
| Wage Reporting - Ticket to Work | |
| SSI Spotlight on Automated Wage Reporting tools pages |
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What You'll Learn
Report changes to address, living arrangements, income, and resources
To continue receiving accurate monthly SSI payments, you must report changes in your address, living arrangements, income, and resources. These changes may affect your eligibility for SSI and your benefit amount.
Address
You must inform SSI if you change your address.
Living Arrangements
You must report changes in your living situation, including when someone moves in or out of your household. This also includes admission to or discharge from an institution, such as a hospital, nursing home, or correctional facility.
Income
Report any changes in earned and unearned income, including wages, net earnings from self-employment, and your spouse's or parent's income if applicable. You must also report any changes in your work or Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) expenses.
Resources
You must disclose changes in your resources, including your spouse's or parent's resources if you are married and living together or if you are applying for a child. Resources refer to the things you own, and changes in this area can impact your monthly SSI payments.
Remember to report these changes as soon as possible and no later than 10 days after the end of the month in which the change occurred. Failing to report changes on time may result in underpayment or overpayment of benefits.
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Report changes to marital status and citizenship
To ensure that you receive accurate monthly SSI payments, it is important to report changes to your marital status and citizenship. This is because these changes may affect your eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and your benefit amount.
Changes to Marital Status
If there is a change in your marital status, including the formation of any same-sex relationship, you must report this by the 10th day of the month after it happened. For example, if you get married on January 27th, you must inform the Social Security Administration (SSA) by February 10th. You can do this by calling your local office and informing a representative that you want to share an update about your personal situation that may affect your benefits.
Changes to Citizenship or Immigration Status
You must also report any changes to your citizenship or immigration status to the SSA. To do so, call your local office and tell the representative that you want to update your citizenship or immigration status. This should also be done no later than 10 days after the end of the month in which the change occurred.
Failure to Report Changes
It is important to report changes promptly to avoid penalties and ensure you receive the correct benefits. If you do not report changes on time, you may experience delays in receiving your benefits or be underpaid. Additionally, if you are overpaid, you may have to pay back the excess amount. A penalty may also be applied, reducing your SSI payment by $25 to $100 for each time you fail to report a change on time.
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Report death of spouse or anyone in your household
When a spouse or anyone in your household passes away, you must notify the Social Security Administration (SSA) as soon as possible. This will end Social Security benefits and can initiate a lump sum death benefit payment. You have up to two years to report a death to Social Security for an eligible spouse or child to receive benefits.
In most cases, the funeral director will report the death to the SSA on your behalf. You will need to provide the funeral home with the deceased's Social Security number, and they will fill out a Statement of Death form and submit it to the SSA. If the funeral director does not report the death, you must do so yourself. To report a death to the SSA, you can:
- Provide the deceased person's Social Security number to the funeral director so they can report the death to the SSA.
- Look up and contact your local Social Security office.
- Call the SSA's main number at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to make the report.
SSA only accepts reports of death by phone or in person. They do not accept reports by email or online. If you report the death yourself, you may do so without the deceased person's death certificate, but you will need it later to complete the report. You will also need your own Social Security number and proof of the deceased's earnings for the previous year.
Reporting a death to the SSA will automatically notify Medicare, ending Original Medicare coverage and cancelling any automatic Medicare premium payments. If the deceased had a Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan, a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D), or a Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) plan, you must contact the plan provider directly to cancel these additional plans.
In addition to notifying the SSA and Medicare, there are several other organizations you may need to contact, including:
- Banks, credit card companies, and other financial institutions.
- Utilities and places where the deceased had memberships or subscriptions.
- The Department of State (DOS) to cancel the deceased's passport and prevent identity theft.
- The state social services office to cancel payments for benefit programs.
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Report changes to work or Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) expenses
It is important to report changes to work or Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) expenses as they may affect your eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and your benefit amount. You must report these changes no later than 10 days after the end of the month in which the change occurred.
If you receive too much income to be eligible for SSI, you can set aside all or a portion of your SSDI to pay for your PASS expenses. This will not be counted when deciding your SSI payment amount. You can use the money in your PASS account to pay for expenses related to your work goal while continuing to receive SSI benefits for basic living needs.
Your work goal should allow you to earn enough to reduce or eliminate your need for benefits provided under the SSI program. A PASS expert will review your plan to determine if your work goal is reasonable and if you need the items and services listed to achieve it. They will also assess whether the items are reasonably priced. If your plan requires revisions, the PASS expert will discuss the changes with you directly.
Some common expenses that your PASS account can cover include supplies to start a business, school expenses, equipment and tools, transportation, uniforms, and childcare. You can also use PASS funds to pay for assistive technology for work or vocational training. Before submitting your PASS for approval, consider your timeline and the steps needed to achieve your work goal. Once you've identified the services and items you'll need, you can determine how much to set aside in your PASS account.
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Report wages online
To prevent overpayment from Social Security, SSI recipients must report their wages and income from other sources on a monthly basis. This includes reporting a spouse's income and any changes to income.
If you receive SSI, you can sign up online to receive a monthly email or text message reminding you to report your wages. You can report your wages online through the 'my Social Security' online wage reporting service. To do this, you must have your own 'my Social Security' account.
You can also report your wages by:
- Telephone or mobile app
- Faxing, mailing, or delivering pay stubs to your local Social Security office
- Calling the toll-free number 1-800-772-1213 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday
It is important to report changes in work, pay, or workers' compensation to ensure timely and accurate payments. If you do not report changes on time, you may be underpaid or overpaid. Failure to report changes within 10 days of the end of the month in which the change occurred may result in a penalty that will reduce your SSI payment by $25 to $100.
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Frequently asked questions
You can report wages online using your personal my Social Security account. You will need to have all pay stubs for wages paid in the report month, as well as the pay period start and end dates, gross amount paid, and the pay date.
You must report changes no later than 10 days after the end of the month in which the change occurred. Changes that may affect your SSI include a change of address, change in living arrangements, change in income, change in resources, death of a spouse or anyone in your household, change in marital status, and change in immigration status.
If you do not report changes on time, you may be underpaid or overpaid. A penalty may be applied that will reduce your SSI payment by $25 to $100 each time you fail to report a change. If you knowingly fail to report important changes, a sanction may be imposed against your payments, such as withholding payments for 6 months.
